Proverbs 17:2

Lexham English Bible

²A slave who deals wisely will rule over a child who acts shamefully,
and in the midst of brothers he will share his inheritance.

Proverbs 17:2

New International Version

²A prudent servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and will share the inheritance as one of the family.

²⁵A grief to his father is the child of a fool,
and bitterness to her who bore him.

²⁵A foolish son brings grief to his father
and bitterness to the mother who bore him.^(A)

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